MIddle School Counselor (2026-2027 school year)

Bedford County Public Schools • Forest, VA

17h

About The Position

To guide and implement programs that promote successful middle school experiences and support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

Requirements

• A postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a guidance counselor is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience, especially at the middle school level, is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in understanding their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students involving educational and occupational plans.
• Remain readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community-at-large.
• Works with teachers, students and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by Student Services.
• Identifies students at risk academically, socially, or emotionally and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to develop intervention plans.
• Coordinates career exploration activities, including interest inventories, career lessons, and awareness programs.
• Partners with community agencies and organizations to support student needs and access to resources.
• Initiates, assembles, maintains, and interprets accurate cumulative academic records, attendance records, and progress reports.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed